BTS’ SUGA just made a return to public life on March 27, 2025, ending nearly seven months of low-profile kind of behavior. Alongside fellow member J-Hope, he donated 100 million KRW each to support South Korea’s wildfire relief efforts, marking one of his first major moves since his controversial DUI case. Fans are thrilled to see him step forward, wondering if this means a return to the spotlight.
[NEWS] #JHOPE and #SUGA step up to help forest fire victims.. Each donates 100 million won!!
They said through Bighit, "We hope that the protracted wildfire situation will end as soon as possible. We hope that those who have lost their homes and are struggling and everyone… pic.twitter.com/vdPrf4st6T
— BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) March 27, 2025
According to BIGHIT MUSIC, J-Hope’s donation went to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association, while SUGA directed his funds to the Korean Red Cross. Both idols expressed hope that the fires would be contained soon, sending love to those who lost their homes and the firefighters battling the flames. This marks another time SUGA has contributed charity, as he previously donated to help wildfire recovery efforts in 2022.
SUGA’s low-key lifestyle followed a DUI controversy last year, which led him to skip public appearances, including his usual birthday live stream. Now, fans are hyped about his next moves. Could this donation hint at new music, collabs, or a full reemergence? Some believe it’s a heartfelt apology; others see it as a fresh start.
